Some of them publish on the internet: “If I were to meet you, O Muhammad, I would not kiss your hands, nor would I shake your hand except as an equal shakes hands with an equal.”

The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: One of them mentioned on the internet in these days words containing mockery of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), addressing the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) without proper etiquette. Among these words, he said: “If I were to meet you, O Muhammad, I would not kiss your hands, nor would I shake your hand except as an equal shakes hands with an equal, and I would not pray upon you.” What is the ruling on this statement, may Allah grant you success? And is it considered mockery and bad etiquette?

The Shaykh:
Is this in the newspapers or on the internet? Huh?

The questioner:
On the internet.

The Shaykh:
I do not think the newspapers, if Allah wills, would publish such words. In any case, this is a confirmation of the man: did he say it, or is it attributed to him? Confirm this matter. This is a terrible matter; it is not permissible to remain silent about it, ever. And now, meaning, verify this and demand the establishment of the hadd (fixed punishment) if this is confirmed. We are now demanding it. Yes.